INTRODUCTION

Dr. Rose's professional career in environmental and occupational safety and health spans more than 45 years and includes service in the federal government, academia and consulting. Dr. Rose played a key role in the initial development of occupational safety and health standards at both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). He developed a graduate education program in industrial hygiene and environmental health. His consulting occupational safety and health activities have included a wide variety of industries as well as providing expert witness testimony.